James Fate

- Nashville, TN Hip Hop / Alternative

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Members: James Fate, Winona Drive Productions, Incorporated Elements

Bio: James Fate was born as Nate James on June 14, 1982 in Tacoma,WA. He grew up in a home with a mother who had been a folk singer in Greenwich village during the 60's. He learned to appreciate message focused songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell. As he grew up he became attr... See Full Bio

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“Last was James Fate (né Nate James). What a character. He did his best to "show love" to the other performers. One song in particular is pretty catchy, "Just a Dream" which is basically every musician's inner thoughts about how great it would be to make it and leave behind the day job etc. It's more Maroon 5 than hip-hop, though (think "Tangled"). He definitely and undoubtedly was the crowd favorite. ”

— Erin Carson, The Musically Inclined

“Also featured in the event is James Fate. James Fate (also known as Nate James) is a street style rapper with sensitive lyrics and song concepts that performs with a band! Nate is also not afraid to display his multitalents by rocking out on the keys. Read more: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=393029340&blogId=425262783#ixzz0uWMDsAwp ”

— Blogworthy, Blogworthy

“Quiet Entertainer's previous work has at times been dark, stacked with minor-key riffs and staccato snare drum rolls. That his style works fairly well with this lot is really no surprise, given the oft-dour approach of James Fate, who speaks on QE's turntable skills on the Machismo cut "I Am..." and W-T, who delivers some indie rap 101 on "Audition." QE's work on this EP — his expression of hip-hop culture — isn't all that different from the electronica for which he's known, but his beats freshen up the local rap game.”

— Mark Mays, The Tennessean

"He played at the first Blogworthy show; He played at the last one. He played at some in between too. He’s been kind of my go-to guy for shows. He’s just really good. He has great written material; but also, he can freestyle rap. He’s a hybrid pop-singer/hip-hop artist. His dominant strength is with the hip-hop. He’s obviously spent a lot of time learning how to interact with the crowd AND stay on point with the emcee flow. You almost have to see it to believe it. Check him out on myspace or youtube."

— Quiet Entertainer, www.quietentertainer.com

"We're proud to say that the newly released Machismo EP is exactly what we were hoping for. Combining (Quiet Entertainer's) beats with some of the best rhymes yet from local MC's like James Fate and J Prodigal, Machismo sets a new standard for the city's avant-rap scene."

— Sean L. Maloney, Nashville Scene

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Help me write a hot song...
Jul 23, 2010
As I continue to write songs, the further I feel from ever accomplishing the goa... [more]

Back on it...
Jul 20, 2010
Hello everyone - As it may be apparrent, I have not been "on my grind" in regard... [more]

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2011
Feb 19

The Coup
Clarksville, TN, US | 8:00pm
The Coup
Clarksville, TN, US
Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:00pm
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2010
Sep 17

YMCA Teen Center
Nashville, TN, US | 7:00pm
YMCA Teen Center
Nashville, TN, US
Fri Sep 17, 2010 7:00pm
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2010
Sep 17

Eden Gate YMCA night
Nashville, TN, US | 6:30pm
Eden Gate YMCA night
Nashville, TN, US
Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:30pm
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James Fate & Quiet Entertainer live!
2010
Aug 28

Tab of Glory Teen Night…
Nashville, TN, US | 6:45pm
Tab of Glory Teen Night - ...
Nashville, TN, US
Sat Aug 28, 2010 6:45pm
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Hip hop night featuring a set by James Fate
2010
Jul 31

The Era
Clarksville, TN, US | 7:00pm
The Era
Clarksville, TN, US
Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:00pm
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James Fate with Quiet Entertainer tearing it up with dope hip hop and electronic music!

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"Got it going on" is the heat! Keep it up fam! Great voice to fit the beats that you have chosen or made! People in hip hop are hard to find that find their lane and stick to ...